Open AccessHigh intensity interval training program in the aquatic environment (HIITAQ) in obese teens
Author(s) -
Maria de Fátima Aguiar Lopes,
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Paulo César Baraúce Bento,
Neiva Leite,
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Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
journal of physical education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.18
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2448-2455
DOI - 10.4025/jphyseduc.v32i1.3238
Subject(s) - medicine , high intensity interval training , interval training , body mass index , anthropometry , obesity , physical fitness , waist to height ratio , waist , confidence interval , physical therapy , heart rate , metabolic syndrome , blood pressure
The increased prevalence of obesity has compromised the health of Brazilian adolescents. Regular exercise and lifestyle changes are recommended as prevention and treatment. However, there is no consensus on the dose-response of exercise programs. This study aims to verify the effectiveness of a high-intensity interval training program in the aquatic environment (HIITAQ) on physical fitness and cardiometabolic risk factors in obese adolescents. The sample consisted of 18 adolescents of both sexes, aged 12 to 17 years, diagnosed with obesity. Anthropometric variables, physical fitness, blood glucose, and lipid profile were evaluated before and after 12 weeks of training. The program consisted of two sets of 4-8 repetitions lasting 30 seconds (85% -95% of maximum heart rate) for 60 seconds of the active rest interval. After the exercise program, there was a reduction in body mass index z-score, BMIz (p 0,05). The high-intensity training program in the aquatic environment was effective in reducing cardiometabolic risk factors.